This resource page contains information and quick links to the activities suggested in updated (2nd) edition of Chemistry for the Grammar Stage.

**Update - As of December 2023, this page is no longer being regularly updated, so some of spine texts may be out of print and the links may be inactive. You can see the current, third edition of this program here.**

Resources for Chemistry for the Grammar Stage

Spine Texts*

The following books are scheduled for use in this guide. You will need to purchase them or find a suitable substitute to complete this program.

Older Encyclopedia Options (best for 3rd through 5th grade)

• The Usborne Science Encyclopedia, 2015 Edition 
• The Periodic Table by Sean Callery, 2017 Edition

Younger Encyclopedia Options (best for 1st through 3rd grade)

• Basher Science: Chemistry, 2010 Edition 
• Basher Science: The Complete Periodic Table, 2015 Edition

Scientist Study Book Options

• Louis Pasteur (Week 4 of the Mixtures Unit) - Pasteur's Fight Against Microbes, 1996 Edition by Beverly Birch and Christian Birmingham
• Marie Curie (Week 4 of the Acids and Bases Unit) - Marie Curie's Search for Radium, 1996 Edition by Beverly Birch and Christian Birmingham

Scientific Demonstration Books - You will need this book to complete the scientific demonstrations in this program.

• Janice VanCleave's Chemistry for Every Kid, 1989 Edition

*The above spine text links are affiliate links through Amazon.

Teacher Resources

The following two books are resources that we have written to help you as teach science at home:

• The Homeschoolers Guide to Experiments
• Success in Science

Quick Links from the Chemistry for the Grammar Stage Teacher Guide

Introduction

• Chemistry for the Grammar Stage Lapbooking Templates
• Chemistry for the Grammar Stage Coloring Pages
• Classical Science Curriculum for the Grammar Stage Student
• Scientific Demonstrations vs. Experiments
• The Basics of Notebooking
• Elemental Science Yahoo Group

Matter Unit

• Week 1: Atomic Cookies and Atoms and Isotopes Game
• Week 2: Lego Molecules

Periodic Table Unit

• Week 1: Periodic Table Battleship
• Week 2: Which One Freezes First
• Week 3: Chemistry of Fireworks Video
• Week 5: How Foil is Made Video and Aluminum Foil Reaction
• Week 6: Tin Can Luminaires
• Week 7: Nitrogen Cycle Video and Phosphorus Cycle Video
• Week 8: Oxygen Video
• Week 9: Sending a Secret Message and Halogen Reactivity Video
• Week 10: Map of Radon Zones, Helium Video, and Neon Lights
• Week 12: Nuclear Power Video

Physical Changes Unit

• There are no links for this unit.

Chemical Changes Unit

• Week 2: Mole Day Ideas
• Week 4: Chemistry of Fireworks Video

Mixtures Unit

• Week 2: Marker Chromatography Art and Distillation Video

Acids and Bases Unit

• Week 2: The Importance of pH in Everyday Life Video, What is the pH scale?, and Kitchen Acid Test
• Week 3: Fizzing Lemonade

Organic Chemistry Unit

• Week 1: Organic vs. Inorganic Compounds
• Week 2: Alcohol Ink Glasses
• Week 3: Accidental Discoveries Video
• Week 4: Plastic Milk

Templates 

• Download a packet with the appendix templates.

Changes to Chemistry for the Grammar Stage

Corrections

There are no known errors at this time. If you do find something, please send it to support@elementalscience.com so that we can correct the error in the next printing.

Changelog

• 2020: A third printing of the updated edition was released. This version includes Scholastic's The Periodic Table as an optional spine for older students and also contains an updated periodic table.
• 2017: A second printing of the updated edition was released.
• 2016: The program was updated to a new format, which included easier instructions and more activities. The lapbooking templates and coloring pages were also released at this time.
• 2012: A second printing of the first edition was released with several new pictures.
• 2010: The first edition was released.